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By K.R. Nayar Abu Dhabi.   Ajman Titans, riding high on UAE’s left-arm pacer Wasim Akram’s fiery spell and Rilee Rossouw’s breezy 37, backed by the ever-consistent skipper Moeen Ali’s unbeaten and classy 29, recorded a royal seven-wicket triumph over Royal Champs for their second consecutive win in the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Playing the opening match of the day under the blazing sun, the Titans sparkled in every department of the game, restricting Royal Champs to 109 for 5 before storming home with authority in just 8.2 overs. The victory was a huge surge of self-belief for a side that had been languishing at the bottom of the table, suddenly propelling them to seventh and then soaring up to third after the win – a massive leap of momentum and spirit. Wasim Akram, the pride of UAE and a precision-driven left-arm pacer, bowled with fire and finesse, conceding only seven runs in his two overs while taking two key wickets. He was perfe...

By K.R. Nayar Abu Dhabi.  The story below is about a willow swinging and yorkers singing that led to Ajman Titan’s victory in the Abu Dhabi T10. Titans’ skipper Moeen Ali celebrated his team’s triumph in the Abu Dhabi T10 with a calm smile that wonderfully masked the fierce blaze of aggression simmering beneath.  Skipper Moeen Ali... calm off the field and aggressive at the crease  Speaking to this reporter right after his breathtaking unbeaten 33 off just eight balls, a knock that exploded with three consecutive sixes, a boundary, and yet another six, in a devastating spree of five deliveries, I asked him whether this innings was a message to rival teams that his Titans had returned to full power. Moeen, ever composed even in the aftermath of fireworks, simply replied: “Not really, but a win is a win. We have the capabilities to win as we have some very good players in the team. I thought we played well in the earlier (two) matches too but did not get a win under our...

By K.R. Nayar  Abu Dhabi. Zaman Khan’s deadly hat-trick and skipper Moeen Ali’s latest blitzkrieg unbeaten knock of 33 ensured Ajman Titans marched past two-time champions Northern Warriors in the Abu Dhabi T10 on Friday at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium. Their spectacular show gave the Titans not just their first sweet win of the tournament, but also the spark and energy for their race to the title. Khan, who has played for Pakistan in ten T20 Internationals and one ODI, delivered a spell that will be remembered for a long time to come. He bagged four wickets for 19 runs through a stunning hat-trick in his second over—the ninth of the innings—sending shockwaves through the Warriors’ camp. His hat-trick included the wickets of Odean Smith who was caught, and Shahid Bhutta and Uzair Khan, both clean bowled in rapid succession. He had already removed Colin Munro in his first over. His fiery and unforgettable performance finally restricted Warriors to 118 for 7 in 10 overs. ...

By K.R. Nayar  Chris Green and Akif Javed fought with fire in their eyes, and Alex Hales’ blistering 31 lit up the chase, but even their heroic efforts could not halt the blazing charge of Aspin Stallions, who galloped past Ajman Titans by 15 runs in a spirited Abu Dhabi T10 clash at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday night. Andre Fletcher unleashed a cyclone, smashing a breathtaking 56 off just 24 balls with six towering sixes to win the Player of the Match. But the real spark that changed the game belonged to Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who erupted with 23 runs off only six balls and crowned his impact with three sharp catches, proving to be the lethal difference in the contest. Alex Hales... top scorer  Titans’ Green was sensational, delivering a spell of precision and control with two wickets for nine runs in two overs. Akif backed him with equal intensity, striking twice for 11 runs from his quota. Their combined effort slowed the Stallions, who were roaring at 82 for 1 ...

By K.R. Nayar Abu Dhabi.  Ajman Titans skipper Moeen Ali produced an innings of pure character, grit and fireworks as his unbeaten 59 rescued his team from a disastrous start in their opening Abu Dhabi T10 clash against Quetta Qavalry at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Stadium. Walking in with the Titans under immense pressure, Moeen lifted his side from 41 for 5 at the halfway stage to a competitive 107 for 7 in their 10 overs, giving them something to fight for after a top-order collapse. Unfortunately, the total, though respectable, wasn’t enough to stop a confident Quetta side from cruising to a seven-wicket victory. Skipper Moeen Ali....fighting unbeaten half century  Quetta won the toss and unleashed a superb bowling performance. Pakistan’s spirited medium-pacer Abbas Afridi was simply sensational and delivered a devastating spell that fetched him the Player of the Match award. His three wickets sent shockwaves through the Titans’ top order, who walked back one after another in ...

By K.R. Nayar Abu Dhabi.  A winning start is exactly what the Ajman Titans will want when they step out for their opening clash of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the majestic Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium. At 9.30pm on Wednesday, November 19, in the final match of the three scheduled for the second day, Ajman will lock horns with Quetta Cavalry. The contest carries a special thrill — it marks Ajman’s debut in this electrifying format, though many of their star players have already stamped their authority in the past editions. With a powerhouse squad of quality cricketers and a seasoned support staff, Ajman enters the tournament as one of the hardest teams to bring down. Mickey Arthur and Moeen Ali plan their strategy  Moeen Ali, Ajman’s inspirational skipper, strides in with confidence, both in his batting mastery and his calm, commanding leadership. He has meticulously mapped out how his side should approach and conquer games. With Mickey Arthur—one of cricket’s sharpest tactical...